Athletes perform incredible feats, unbelievable flips, spins, and jumps, achieving record speeds on pavement, ice, snow, and through water—while the wannabees can only stare, slack-jawed, admiring from a distance. Yet, there is an overwhelming number of humans who jump off the board of a job description into the deep end of a compelling mission, a cause, a need. What is […]
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Currently on view at Art House is Artist Inventory Challenge Selections 2017–2023. Inspired by a stockpile of eclectic materials, the artworks include intricate sculptures, complex paintings, lively collages, and contemplative drawings and prints. ABC Chili Cook-Off (Artists+Bowls+Chili), is our yearly friend- and fundraiser. From 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, March 9, eight to ten chili contenders with vie for […]
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Between human resource concerns, facility issues, fundraising for critical arts programs and services and exciting new projects, there is little time to pause and reflect. Yet, images still percolate into dreams, while others stick along the fringes of awareness, occasionally pushing their way to the forefront of the mind. Such is the case with past summer projects and events. Villages, […]
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When has anyone only had one thing going at a time? Like all the other organizations with which I am familiar, Art House (AH) has multiple projects cooking all at once. Along with a very full slate of programming in the schools, collaborations with other organizations for free workshops, more Art House studio FFS classes, and preparations for sixteen summer […]
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One day, I shared an idea with an artist of color. It had been ticking in my brain for too long—a good one, or not? It took shape. Soon a core group of staff and Art House teaching artists will embark on a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) journey with a consultant who will help us develop tools and strategies […]
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To quote a dear friend: “Cleveland is exploding with art this summer.” The FRONT International, CAN Triennial, and many festivals are exciting, concrete examples of the explosion. Like the action of mycelia, much more art-making continues to take place on subtler levels in schools, in neighborhood organizations, and community gardens. Artists impact children and youth through a rich range of […]
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As a recipient of the NEA Big Read Program award, this project has loomed large on Art House’s calendar. It has broadened our reach. Added to our regular programming, we have collaborated with numerous organizations to hold workshops, discussions, and events. Concurrently, our Urban Bright Arts-in-Education residency keeps growing as more schools request programming. Other agencies also have contacted us […]
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Summer at Art House: Creative Fusion artist Ana Quiroz worked with Thomas Jefferson International students and the Gum-Dip Theater group to create Memory Atlases. She presented at the Sister Cities Global Conference. Hector Castellanos Lara resumed his Gateway monument project in late fall. September: Art House began a year of NEA Big Read programming in schools, libraries, and other […]
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Hot, cold, sunny or not, it’s summertime in Cleveland. Doors are opening up. Creative energy is spilling out. The day Big Creek, West Creek, AECOM, a board member and I met on at Art House (to discuss any changes to the green infrastructure proposal), the thoughtful and reserved environmental landscape designer stepped out of his car with a huge […]
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Thanks to a very unexpected and amazing gift from the George Gund Foundation, Art House has been able to replace the HVAC system, a much-needed upgrade. This award will also help Art House make progress towards our campus vision and work with other neighborhood organizations to find ways to better support each other. In late May, we’re launching our first […]
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